Marquette parentsJoin fellow Marquette parents to further connect with the university community and meet with campus leaders.

Equity fund reports from Applied Investment Management program studentsJoin Dr. David Krause, director of Marquette’s AIM program, and some of his most impressive students to share your advice and recommendations about their equity research.

8:15 p.m.NETWORKMeet with Marquette alumni, parents and friends connected to your business sector.

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INNOVATIONS IN HEALTH CARE: KEEPING PATIENTS SAFEDr. Kunter Akbay, Principle Engineer – Software Sciences and Analytics, General Electric CompanyDr. Kerry Kosmoski-Goepfert, Associate Dean/Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Marquette UniversityWe face a serious capacity and safety issue in the delivery of care …. Demand for healthcare will go up due to aging population and insurance reform … The supply of care givers will go down at the same time … Increased demand on limited caregiver resources increase the risk of harming patients … About 100, 000 people die every year due to preventable errors … And the healthcare organizations are in financial trouble … So we have to do more with less and do it better…. But how?

BEST PRACTICES IN VENTURE CREATIONGary Millrood, Arts '80, Senior Vice President of Sales, Hubcast, Inc.Whether you're starting an Internet company or socially focused venture or thinking about leaping into self-employment, discover the keys to strategies you'll need to know to get started. Millrood will share insights from his own entrepreneurial endeavors and tips about how you can build and measure your venture's success.

LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT’S THE NEXT BIG THING FOR YOU?Judy O'Hagan, Arts '77, Vice President of Human Resources, sanofi-aventis U.S.Monica Oliver, Sp '81, Principal, Monica Oliver Consulting & CoachingPerhaps you’re in transition professionally or personally…or seeking new challenges in your current situation…what’s the next big thing you want for yourself? What will it take to have a fulfilling life in sync with your values? In this roundtable, we’ll share some personal stories about making changes through a less traditional lens, then help you explore life experiences that illuminate your values, what’s important to you, and what it would take to live your life on purpose.

INSIDE THE CONTROL ROOM: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWARTChuck O’Neil, Sp ’74, Director, The Daily Show with Jon StewartAmerica can't get enough of “The Most Trusted Name in Fake News.” From commenting on pop culture and politics, to finding the balance between irreverent relevance and comedic satire, hear from the show’s director, Chuck O’Neil, as he shares his extensive experience including anecdotes around production challenges as well as his “take” on the show’s script for success.

IDENTIFYING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOLLOWING THE U.S. ELECTIONSMike Rems, Bus Ad ’04, Vice President, Goldman Sachs & CompanyDavid Krause, Ph.D., Director – Applied Investment Management Program, Marquette UniversityWill the financial markets behave differently depending on the outcome of the U.S. fall elections? What economic challenges will still exist after the winners have been sworn into office? Hear from two experts who monitor the financial markets, Dr. David Krause and Mike Rems, regarding their thoughts on future investment performance after the votes have been counted.

GET THE INSIDE SCOOP: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MARQUETTE ATHLETICSLarry Williams, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Marquette UniversityInterviewed by: Steve Rushin, Jour ’88, Hon Deg ’07, Sportswriter and Author As the vice president and director of Athletics, there’s no such thing as a typical day for Larry Williams. Hear about the ins and outs in his role as AD, whether it’s leading the university in one of America’s elite collegiate athletic conferences, developing a culture of success-driven student-athletes, engaging alumni or looking ahead to the future.